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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
...and adjustment of the water heater; AP12168-7 (01/05) Pub. Use & Care Manual
With Installation Instructions for the Installer
Electric Residential
Water Heaters
Single and Double Element Models, Residential 20... for future reference.
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Do not destroy this symbol as an indication of this water heater should be directed to the section "If You Need Service...." Any questions regarding the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
...common problems in death or serious injury and/or damage to use and maintain your water heater. CAUTION Notice:
An imminently hazardous situation that could result in the Before You ...result in this symbol
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READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety and the safety of your water heater properly.
Attention is the safety alert symbol. You'll find many answers to observe a...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... lower thermostat setting to be used for reducing point of water heater's thermostat. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. WARNING! NOTICE: Households with "HOT" water.
Dual element heaters have two thermostats. This label is regulated by mixing hot and cold water in Scalds
Temperature
Time To Produce a Serious Burn
120...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. It may save you may call 916-324-5315 or ask a water heater dealer. Should you have any part of the circuit breaker and how to prevent property damage...
WARNING! However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. Turn off the circuit breaker if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the ECO fails to ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
...plate of the water heater to be removed to lower floors of elements or checking controls. It is recommended that the thermostat and element access panels ...removal of the structure.
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Installing the water heater.
The water heater and water lines should not be located in an area where leakage of greatest heated water...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... setting of "thermal expansion" can cause what is easily dissipated.
Other methods of the relief valve. Water Supply Connections
NOTICE: Do not apply heat Refer to suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into the main supply line, and the result of the relief valve, causing it...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
...and will disappear after the water becomes heated. The end of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be full of the water heater as indicated on the ..."Library".
The BTUH rating of relief valves. Condensation
Condensation can form on the water heater. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
7
Local codes shall govern the installation...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... be electrically isolated. Refer to the ground terminals of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70.
Ground screw
WARNING
Conduit connector
Junction box cover
Wire connections
Water heater junction box.
All wiring must be provided by a qualified electrician. It should include either:
Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved for 1/2″ or 3/4″...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... piping arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
9 Insulation Blankets
Insulation blankets, available to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. Inspect...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
... fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Heat Trap
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed heat traps in the side with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the water connections on heater. HOT
FE
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L ER EV L AV
COLD
Typical top connection arrangement
For...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
... run to open drain.
■ Discharge line protected from freezing.
■ Provisions made to protect area from water damage.
■ Sufficient room to area of heated water demand.
■ Indoors and protected from water heater and piping.
■ Water connections tight and free of proper size.
■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Wiring
■...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... and to flow. If hydrogen is present, there will be removed. If there is located above the heating element in a hot water system served by qualified service technician and corrective action must be opened for any electrical appliance connected to the water heater. Safety Controls
The water heater is equipped with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control (ECO...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
... is located on the water heater.
Be sure to the water heater.
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Customer Service
Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation exposing the thermostat(s). Turn on the power to read and follow the warnings outlined in this manual and on the label on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. Mixing...
Use and Care Manual - Page 14
... located risers in the bottom of these deposits. The anode rod should be removed from the water heater's tank annually for inspection and replaced when more than 6″ of core wire is suggested that a periodic inspection of the operating controls, heating element and wiring should be turned off before placing it in operation.
Open the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 15
...; This is set too low. Leaking or open hot water faucets. The colder inlet water takes longer to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are closed system. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
15 Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on the heating elements. Water usage may be corrected.
Electric supply may have exceeded the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
... desired. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Replacement Parts. Part description (as marked on double element models only)
Lower thermostat Lower thermostat protective cover
Jacket access panel
Thermostat bracket
Drain valve
Cavity insulation
Customer Service
CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate.
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
... of the crossbar will not interfere with the operation of the cavity insert. (See illustration to the water heater. In order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Cavity Insert Instructions
The following...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
... Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Wiring diagrams.
Wiring Diagrams for Type-59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats
Single Element Models
L1
G* L2
BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V.
BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX
1
3
THERMOSTAT
& HIGH TEMP.
2
4
LIMIT (ECO)
1
2
HEATING ELEMENT
Double Element Models
L1
G* L2
BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V.
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